Neil Francis Lennon (born 25 June 1971) is a Northern Irish football coach and former player who is the manager of Scottish Premiership club Celtic. During his playing career he represented English clubs Manchester City, Crewe Alexandra and Leicester City.
Lennon moved to Scottish club Celtic in 2000, where he made over 200 appearances and was appointed captain in 2005. Before retiring as a player, he returned to England and played for Nottingham Forest and Wycombe Wanderers. Lennon made 40 appearances for Northern Ireland in nine years, scoring two goals. Lennon was appointed manager of Celtic in March 2010, initially in a caretaker capacity after the departure of Tony Mowbray.
Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their search for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's replacement after Odsonne Edouard opened talks over a new deal with Celtic.
The Gunners have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old striker amid continued speculation that top scorer Aubameyang is set to leave the Emirates this summer.
French striker Edouard has smashed in 27 goals and recorded 19 assists in all competitions for the Scottish Premier League champions this season.
His exploits have attracted the attention of Leicester and Wolves as well as Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. But Celtic boss Neil Lennon is determined to keep hold of the striker, and confirmed the club has entered talks with his agents over a new deal. "There are discussions at the
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